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November 3, 2014

Weekend Adventures + Stitch Fix Fun

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Morning!

What were you for Halloween? Matt and I decided to go scary this year. 😉

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We had fun passing out candy to cute kids before heading out to a house party for some adult fun. Good times!

Saturday was super low key – Matt and I spent most of the day getting things done at home. Late morning, I headed out for a solo run (Matt had a bad cold he was getting over so he wasn’t into it). As you guys know, I pretty much exclusively run with other people because I find it way more fun, but I actually had a great run. It was so pretty out with all the changing leaves and I enjoyed the time to zone out a little bit. It was cold and gray and almost no one else was out – felt like I had the world to myself. 🙂

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On the fitness front on Sunday morning, Matt and I had a fun adventure planned – a tennis lesson!

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The folks at MyTennisLessons.com, a tennis lessons booking website that allows students to find local tennis instructors online, reached out to me a couple months ago offering a complementary lesson in exchange for a blog review. As you guys know, I love tennis – I played a lot when I was younger and was on our high school team – and Matt has just started to get into it recently. I figured a joint lesson would be a fun way for me to brush up on skills and for Matt to learn some of the technical basics!

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My Tennis Lessons is nationwide, so check them out if you are interested! I really liked the site – very user friendly. It was easy to browse instructors (you can see reviews, which is always helpful, and their rates per hour vary are clearly labeled), set up the lesson through the website, and then they email you confirmations and reminders which is nice, too. Thank you to them for this cool opportunity to test out their service!

Matt and I had a lesson from local DC/NoVA area instructor Gregg M., who we both really liked. We started with basics – working on form for forehand, backhand, volley, and serve – and then had some time to practice with drills, too.

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If you’re in the area and looking for tennis lessons, I highly recommend Gregg! He teaches all ages and all levels. Thanks for the great lesson, Gregg!

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The rest of Sunday was spent defrosting (it was SO cold out) and doing some recipe development. (Recipe coming Friday!)

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To end this random post, Stitch Fix! Have you guys signed up yet? (Here’s my full Stitch Fix review of it if you have no idea what I’m talking about, but I feel like everyone uses it already by now.) I’ve had some requests to do a Stitch Fix (<– affiliate link) post just for fun sharing what I get/keep from boxes, so here you go! I got a box on Friday – happy day!

First up – the Ivan Embellished Collar Striped Knit Top. This was $48, and I absolutely loved it. I actually wore it right away the day I got the box. Definite keep!

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I also received the Kristine Woven Tassel Satchel, which was $68. This was cute, but not $68 cute, and I don’t need any new purses. Send back!

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My stylist sent two cute work-appropriate items this time: the Yalena Sleeveless Criss Cross Neckline Mod Dress ($78) and the Benson 3/4 Ruched Sleeve Blazer ($78). Loved both of these and they fit well/were really comfy. Versatile, too. Keep!

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And finally, I got the Emilia Plaid Print Pencil Skirt ($64). I really liked this until I put it on – it bunched awkwardly up top, hit me right at the knees (not flattering), and felt like cheap fabric, too. Send back! Bummer because I loved the pattern.

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If you do Stitch Fix and don’t love your boxes, the key is to leave super detailed feedback for your stylist about what you didn’t like. I feel like my stylist usually nails it nowadays. 🙂

And now, time to stop talking about clothes and get back to work. Have a happy first Monday of November, my friends! I’ll be back soon with a fun new recipe.

- anne
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22 comments
  • Alysia @ Slim Sanity
    November 3, 2014 · 12:01PM:
    I LOVE that red dress! I need a few that are that style!
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  • Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
    November 3, 2014 · 12:02PM:
    Fun weekend! I enjoy your Stitch Fix reviews. We had a relatively low-key Halloween. Not one trick or treater. The weather in Austin was gorgeous so I just wanted to be outside as much as possible. I even did my first track workout in almost a year. :-)
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    • Anne
      November 3, 2014 · 12:17PM:
      Jealous! It was cold and windy here! Brrrr
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  • Debbie
    November 3, 2014 · 12:30PM:
    I signed up for Stitch Fix over the weekend. I can't wait to receive my first box! :) After reading your positive reviews of them I am so excited for some new clothes.
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    • Anne
      November 3, 2014 · 12:38PM:
      Nice! Enjoy! :)
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  • Erin @ Erin's Inside Job
    November 3, 2014 · 12:51PM:
    That dress and blazer are so cute! They look really good on you. I agree about the weather this weekend, it was super cold. I am moving to Chicago tomorrow though so I prob won't have anything to complain about once I get there :/
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    • Anne
      November 3, 2014 · 1:06PM:
      Oh man. Good luck with the move!
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  • Katie @ Balanced RD
    November 3, 2014 · 1:11PM:
    Your costumes were awesome! We didn't dress up this year so I love seeing what other people dressed up as. I have only done Stitch Fix once and did not like most of the items I received. But, I just signed up again and tried to be more detailed...so fingers crossed I will like it all! Your stuff is all really cute!
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  • Roadrunner November 3, 2014 · 1:26PM:
    Love the Halloween outfit!
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  • Jojo @ Run Fast Eat Lots
    November 3, 2014 · 2:33PM:
    Loved all the outfits, including the Halloween one ;)
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  • Carrie (This Fit Chick)
    November 3, 2014 · 2:36PM:
    haha such a great costume! definitely freaky!! love the blue jacket over the dress!
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  • Shel@PeachyPalate
    November 3, 2014 · 2:43PM:
    Love the red dress! Perfect fit!!! I say it every time but seriously...I NEED stitch fix to come to Ireland!
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  • Chelsea C
    November 3, 2014 · 2:57PM:
    Awesome costumes! I was Wonder Woman this year and my boyfriend was Batman, while our dog was Robin! The tennis lesson looks so fun; my dad has played tennis for years and would love that, so I'll definitely have to recommend it. And he has been getting me into tennis since high school as well, but I could absolutely use a few lessons too, lol! Love the red dress! I keep telling myself to sign up for stitchfix and I need to ASAP!
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  • Meme
    November 3, 2014 · 3:44PM:
    Those Halloween costumes are amazing! I laughed out loud when I saw them on Instagram! And you gotta love a good solo run... few things beat one of those Have a great week! xo
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    • Anne
      November 3, 2014 · 3:53PM:
      Congrats on your sub 2 hour half! ! :)
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  • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
    November 3, 2014 · 3:56PM:
    Being scary for Halloween is the only way to go in my opinion! I can guarantee even though I've never played tennis, I am probably the worst!
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  • Alisha @ Real Girl Running
    November 3, 2014 · 6:42PM:
    Looks like you had fun playing tennis, although you looked a little cold! I used to play tennis heaps when I was at school, but I stopped when I was about 20. Now and then I've thought about getting back into it (usually when the Australian Open is on!), but I know I'd probably have to do it properly, ie get lessons and regular practices.
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  • Lindsey @SimplyLindsey
    November 3, 2014 · 9:31PM:
    That red dress looks great on you! Such a classic style that you could accessorize so many ways!
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  • Katie @ Live Half Full
    November 3, 2014 · 9:56PM:
    Love your fix! I'm definitely requesting that striped shirt and dress-so cute! I got that blazer in grey in my last box. I can't wait to wear it! I did a MyTennisLessons.com lesson too- it was so fun! When we went it was raining, which was a bit of a challenge but still so much fun.
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  • Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
    November 3, 2014 · 10:33PM:
    Love your halloween costumes and your Stitch Fix finds are adorable!
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  • Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes
    November 4, 2014 · 12:12AM:
    That dress and blazer look adorable together! I'm getting my first fix in a couple of weeks and I'm really hoping I get some cute stuff because I need some date clothes!
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  • Kris S November 12, 2014 · 8:16AM:
    So sad. Every time. STITCHFIX PLEASE GO INTERNATIONAL! So much cuteness!!! Thanks, love, Kris
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